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A store owner typically sells hats for $34.99. During a sale he prices them at $29.99. What is the approximate percent discount on a hat?

Answer choices-
5%

10%

15%

85%

Answer 1

Answer:

it is 15%

Step-by-step explanation:

34.99 x 15% approximately equals 5.25

34.99 - 5.25 = 29.74

it is an approximate discount so it doesn't have to be the exact price.

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Answer 2

Based on the price of the hats and the new price after the discount, the percent discount is 15%.

What is the Percentage discount?

To find the discount, use the formula:

= (Difference between price before discount and price after discount) / Initial price of hat x 100%

Solving gives:

= (34.99 - 29.99) / 34.99 x 100%

= 15%

In conclusion, the approx. discount is 15%.

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